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Over 50 cm of early snow hits mountain in Bulgaria: Mountain rescue issues safety warning


novinite.com
Wed, 08 Oct 2025 11:37 UTC
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Vitosha mountain has received over half a meter of fresh snow, creating challenging conditions for movement, the Mountain Rescue Service warned. With virtually no underlying snow base, the current terrain is unstable and risky. Access for snowmobiles or ATVs is extremely difficult, and even helicopter rescues may be hampered by the weather.

The snow covers hidden obstacles such as branches, rocks, and bushes, increasing the risk of falls and injuries. Fog and poor visibility further complicate navigation, making trails hard to distinguish. Visitors are urged not to underestimate the situation. Extra warm clothing and drinks are essential, even for experienced mountaineers, and awareness of the conditions is crucial at all times.

Hikers should always inform a family member or friend of their route and any changes to their plans during the day. In case of emergency, calling 112 is essential, as calls are routed to the Central 24-hour post, where a rescuer can respond within seconds. Mountain insurance is strongly recommended to ensure assistance in case of accidents.

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Tornado destroys homes in west Trinidad


nationnews.com
Tue, 07 Oct 2025 11:19 UTC
Debris covers this road in Cherry Crescent, Westmoorings after a tornado touched down on Tuesday ripping the roof off of several houses.
© Lincoln HolderDebris covers this road in Cherry Crescent, Westmoorings after a tornado touched down on Tuesday ripping the roof off of several houses.
Waterspouts and a weak tornado Tuesday damaged and blew off the roofs of several houses in north western Trinidad, but there were no immediate reports of injuries or deaths.

The Trinidad and Tobago Meteorological Service said that around midday (local time), "a low-level trough together with daytime heating produced strong isolated thunderstorm activity, which created waterspouts and a weak tornado over northwestern Trinidad in the vicinity of Westmoorings".

It said that the conditions are expected to improve later on Tuesday and that partly cloudy to cloudy conditions and thunderstorm activity are ongoing.

Rural Development and Local Government Minister, Khadijah Ameen, who toured the area, told reporters that the authorities would be engaging in data collection for every damage household.

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Landslide after days of torrential rains hits bus in northern India, killing 15, as rescue continues


Al Jazeera
Wed, 08 Oct 2025 11:02 UTC
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At least 15 people have been killed after debris from a massive landslide hit a bus in India's northern state of Himachal Pradesh, local authorities have said.

The bus was travelling on a hilly stretch near Bilaspur district when, late on Thursday, a landslide struck following days of torrential rains. At least 20 to 25 passengers were on the bus at the time. Nine men, four women and two children were among those killed, police said.

Three injured children were rescued and admitted to a local hospital for treatment, according to a statement from the office of Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, the state's highest elected official. Rescue operations continued on Wednesday in an attempt to find other missing passengers who are believed to be dead, police said.

ANI visuals showed the bus's mangled wreckage lying on a mountain road as rescuers dug through the debris for the people buried when the landslide struck. Other television visuals from the site showed some rescue workers clearing mounds of earth with heavy machinery while others sifted through mud-soaked belongings.

Intermittent rains have lashed the region since Monday, making the fragile mountain slopes unstable.

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Typhoon Matmo's circulation wreaks havoc across northern Vietnam - 13.7 inches of rain in a day


Vietnamplus.vn
Wed, 08 Oct 2025 10:26 UTC
Phan Dinh Phung ward in Thai Nguyen province is looded due to heavy rain.
© VNAPhan Dinh Phung ward in Thai Nguyen province is looded due to heavy rain.
The circulation of Typhoon Matmo have unleashed catastrophic flooding and landslides across northern Vietnam, claiming three lives, leaving four missing, and submerging nearly 10,000 hectares of paddies and crops.

As of October 7 evening, more than 4,800 houses were inundated and suffered damage, while major transport networks were badly affected. Local authorities are racing against time to settle the typhoon aftermath and ensure safety for residents in high-risk areas.

Floods, landslides, and traffic congestion were recorded at 493 locations on major routes in Lang Son, Cao Bang, Thai Nguyen, Bac Ninh, and Thanh Hoa provinces, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment's Department of Dyke Management and Disaster Prevention and Control.

Notably, a 5-metre-wide breach was found at Bac Khe 1 hydropower dam in Tan Tien commune, Lang Son province, prompting the evacuation of downstream residents.

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Over 40 cm (16 inches) off early snowfall on Omu Peak, Romania


agerpres.ro
Mon, 06 Oct 2025 11:37 UTC
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Meteorologists have measured the largest snow layer in the mountain area at 41 centimeters on Omu Peak, followed by 23 centimeters on Tarcu Peak and 15 centimeters at Balea Lake, according to the snow-meteorological bulletin issued Monday by the Transylvania South Regional Center in Sibiu.

The bulletin notes that small to medium avalanches are possible above 2,000 meters in the Fagaras and Bucegi mountains.

At over 2,000 m: in the Fagaras and Bucegi massifs, a snow layer of 20-40 cm has been recorded, wet, over which a new layer of snow will accumulate in the coming days, locally 10-30 cm and in some areas more than 30 cm near the ridges. With daytime temperatures around 0°C above 2,000 m, the layer will remain wet and unstable. In certain valleys, larger accumulations or drifts may occur. The new layer will deposit over ice crusts formed on the surface of the current layer due to overnight negative temperatures. Some small and locally medium-sized avalanches and slippages are expected, with the risk increasing where loads are heavier,' the bulletin from the Sibiu snow experts adds.

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Up to 12″ of October snow slams Utah, Montana, and Wyoming


SnowBrains
Mon, 06 Oct 2025 11:19 UTC
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The first significant snowstorm of the 2025-26 season has blanketed parts of Utah, Wyoming, and Montana, bringing winter back to the northern Rockies. As forecasted by the SnowBrains weather force, the weekend of October 4-5 saw up to 12 inches of snow in some high-elevation regions.

This early snow band primarily affected the higher peaks and mountain ranges, including the Wyoming Wind Rivers, Big Horn Mountains, Tetons, and areas around Yellowstone, as well as Montana's Big Sky, Red Lodge, and Absaroka-Beartooth ranges. In Utah, the upper Wasatch peaks, from 10,000 to 11,000 feet, were among the hardest-hit areas. Snow accumulations ranged from 8 to 16 inches in the hardest-hit spots, according to reports.

Impressive snow levels were seen Sunday at the Long Lake road-closed gate on U.S. 212 (Beartooth Highway) between Cooke City, MT, and Red Lodge, MT, which includes 22 miles of highway inside Wyoming. Road crews are clearing snow with no time yet set for reopening.

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Costa Rica landslide triggered by heavy rain kills 3


The Tico Times
Sun, 05 Oct 2025 11:26 UTC
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Heavy rains triggered a deadly landslide in Piedades Sur, San Ramón, Alajuela, late Saturday night, burying a family home and killing two adults and a young girl. The Red Cross confirmed the deaths early Sunday after a grueling rescue effort that lasted over five hours.

Emergency teams arrived at the scene around 11:30 p.m. following reports of the collapse. Six people were inside the house when the earth gave way. Three managed to escape on their own, but the others remained trapped under the debris. Rescuers worked through the night to locate the victims, who showed no signs of life when found.

The deceased included a minor girl and two adults, identified as her grandparents. Local reports indicate they were all part of the same family. The survivors, though shaken, did not require immediate medical attention beyond the initial checks.

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23 killed in landslides triggered by heavy rainfall in West Bengal, India


Hindustan Times
Mon, 06 Oct 2025 11:06 UTC
Darjeeling: Portions of houses damaged in a disaster-hit area following landslides, in Darjeeling, Monday,
© PTIDarjeeling: Portions of houses damaged in a disaster-hit area following landslides, in Darjeeling, Monday, Oct. 6, 2025.
At least 23 people, including seven children, were killed after heavy rainfall triggered massive landslides across the Darjeeling district in West Bengal on Sunday, officials said.

However, the situation is gradually stabilising, said DG and IG of North Bengal Police, Rajesh Kumar Yadav, who went to examine the affected sites.

The landslides flattened homes, damaged roads, and cut off access to several remote areas.

According to reports compiled by the NDRF and the district administration, fatalities were reported from several locations, including Sarsaly, Jasbirgaon, Mirik Basti, Dhar Gaon (Mechi), Nagrakata, and the Mirik Lake area.

Meanwhile, authorities in North Bengal are on high alert after Bhutan's Tala Hydropower Dam began overflowing due to a technical failure.

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Typhoon Matmo makes landfall in China, hundreds of thousands evacuated from homes


WION
Mon, 06 Oct 2025 10:32 UTC
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Hundreds of thousands of people were evacuated from their homes as Typhoon 'Matmo' made a landfall and lashed China's southern coast on Sunday, state media reported. The powerful storm made landfall around 2:50 pm in Guangdong province, according to state broadcaster CCTV. Authorities evacuated 197,000 people from their homes on Hainan Island and 150,000 from Guangdong province.

The National Meteorological Centre (NMC) recorded winds of more than 150 kilometres per hour. As the storm approached, authorities evacuated 197,000 people from their homes on Hainan Island and 150,000 from Guangdong province, according to the official Xinhua news agency on Hainan Island and 150,000 from Guangdong province, according to the official Xinhua news agency.

Public transportation, construction sites and businesses were also shuttered in coastal cities including Haikou, Wenchang, Zhanjiang, and Maoming. The city of Beihai in the south of Guangxi region also announced Sunday it would suspend work, classes and transportation.

AFP

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Almost 1,000 trapped on Tibetan side of Mount Everest by blizzard


The Straits Times
Sun, 05 Oct 2025 09:29 UTC
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Rescue efforts were underway on Oct 5 to clear access to campsites on Tibet's eastern slope of Mount Everest, where nearly 1,000 people have been trapped by a blizzard that blocked roads, according to Chinese state media reports.

Hundreds of villagers and rescue teams have been deployed to help remove snow blocking access to the area, which sits at an altitude above 4,900m, said a report in Jimu News.

Some tourists on the mountain have already been brought down, it added.

The snowfall began on the evening of Oct 3 and continued throughout Oct 4, according to notices on the official WeChat accounts of the Tingri County Tourism Company, which said ticket sales and entry to the Everest Scenic Area were suspended from late Oct 4.

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